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FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster
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Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’
The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ while offering U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution
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There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects
A new analysis determined Trump talks more about the Iran war and his ongoing construction projects than policies such as immigration and the economy
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Darlington Hippodrome reveals future plans after record visitor numbers
Darlington Hippodrome is aiming to become financially self-sufficient by 2029 after saving more than expected in the latest financial year.
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Aug. 7-13, 2026
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Hegseth pushes back on ‘misrepresented’ claims about USS Abraham Lincoln’s conditions
The deployment had been expected to end in May but has been extended with no current return date, families said
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Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK
Greater use of private rental properties would form part of PM’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across UK
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Three death row killers to be executed on same day in three different states
The last time three executions were held on the same day was in 2010
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: reports
Mangione faces two charges of stalking resulting in death in federal court
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Michael Ryan: Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages
A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.
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Authorities in Vietnam discover more than a ton of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa
Vietnamese authorities have seized a large shipment of ivory illegally shipped from Africa
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Kennedy Center finds workaround to etch Trump’s name on the building — again
Trump-controlled board agrees to add the president’s name to the venue, directly below the sign
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LA’s famous Pink’s Hot Dogs to open first restaurant in Japan by end of year
A specific opening date and location remain unannounced
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European Athletics Championship: The potential consequences of Audrey Werro's fall
Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.
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UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’
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Search of Philly home could unlock clues to multiple missing women
Images found at Eugene Horsch’s Philadelphia home appear to show the deaths of two missing women, police say, as they also seized urns of ashes, drugs, guns and strong chemicals
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Russian plot to kill American citizen in Warsaw thwarted by Poland
It marks the first time that ‘someone on the order of Russia’ sought to attack a U.S. citizen on the territory of another NATO country, Poland says
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Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves
Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.
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A new expedition could offer answers into Amelia Earhart’s disappearance
Earhart vanished somewhere in the Pacific without a trace in 1937 when attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world
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The Global Story - Is Iran really trying to kill Trump? - BBC Sounds
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
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Dad says deadly Airbnb fire has left him haunted by trapped wife’s screams: lawsuit
Exclusive: John Hubbard IV, 40, who lost his wife and their 1-year-old daughter, ‘will never be able to recover from hearing [her] through a trapped door while their lives ended in flames and smoke,’ the former patrolman’s complaint states.
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Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says
Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’
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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday
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Greek wildfires force tourists to flee resorts at peak holiday season
Over 300 individuals were evacuated by vessel from Siviri
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Russian plot to kill Ukrainian American thwarted in Warsaw, says Polish PM
Donald Tusk says it is first time ‘someone on the order of Russia’ has sought to attack US citizen in Nato country
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Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
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Swimmer who beat Adam Ramsay-Peaty delays opening A-level results to compete for GB
Filip Nowacki does not know his A-level results as he is focused on competing at the European Championships
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'I worked really hard and it all paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.
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Wall of US Embassy in Brazil's capital is vandalized as relations remain tense
One of the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Brazil’s capital has been vandalized as the two countries live under stressed relations
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Behind England’s bumper A-level results lie record levels of regional disparities
Need for Burnham to tackle regional inequality could not be clearer as London becomes ‘educational outlier’
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Flowers create elaborate fantasy worlds at a Tel Aviv exhibition, in photos
Millions of flowers create five themed worlds, of water, the galaxy, mirrors, fairy tales and amusement, for visitors in Tel Aviv at an indoor show of elaborate floral displays called “Flowers — A Journey Between Worlds.”
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United States resumes avocado inspections in Mexico after security halt
As Mexico's top avocado-producing state, Michoacan remains an essential supplier to the American market
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Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
A federal investigation accuses California's prison system of failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards
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Stunning forest described as ‘one of the jewels in County Durham's crown’
Hamsterley Forest has been branded ‘one of the jewels in County Durham's crown’.
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GB teenager Filip Nowacki wins dramatic European gold in 200m breaststroke
British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
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Drunk driver who killed four after crashing into salon flips off press at sentencing
‘Knowing he will die behind bars is the only comfort we have,’ the husband of one of the victims said during the sentencing
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Groom accused of raping woman helping plan his wedding the night before the ceremony
A DNA test proved that Tyler Weber, 33, sexually assaulted the 19-year-old woman, who had been helping him the day before his wedding
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Foreign student enrollment could fall 10% at US colleges thanks to Trump’s agenda
Advocates worry the changes will cause tens of thousands of lost jobs and potential cuts at university programs
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Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals
CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortions
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US military loses 25% of its key drone fleet in Iran war: report
At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers, which cost up to $50 milion each, have been shot down or crashed, for a total loss exceeding $1.3 billion
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Israeli troops force families from homes amid settler terror campaign in West Bank
Former PM of Israel calls events ‘concerted and meticulous attempt at ethnic cleansing’ against Palestinians
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Six Flags coaster closed over a month after rider found unconscious: report
This is not the first time the famous Six Flags Magic Mountain coaster has faced scrutiny
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Replacement aircraft carrier heading to Middle East after complaints on USS Lincoln
Family members say sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced food shortages, long stretches at sea and deteriorating mental health
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Four hospitalised and houses on fire as major incident declared in West Midlands
A child and three firefighters were taken to hospital after the incident in Stourbridge
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Trump’s Reflecting Pool mystery gets the Scooby Doo gang on the case: ‘Jinkies!’
The parody video skewering Trump has drawn over one million views on social media
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Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’
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Detroit automakers warn new trade deal proposals threaten billions
U.S. auto executives now worry that proposals floated ahead of talks with Mexican trade officials next month could raise operational costs even further
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Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns has taken effect
